The Sun Is Also a Star

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The Sun Is Also a Star

PG-13

Released May 17, 2019

1h 40m

Romance

Drama

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College-bound romantic Daniel Bae and Jamaica-born pragmatist Natasha Kingsley meet -- and fall for each other -- over one magical day amidst the fervor and flurry of New York City. Sparks immediately fly between these two strangers, who might never have met had fate not given them a little push. With just hours left on the clock in what looks to be her last day in the U.S., Natasha is fighting against her family's deportation just as fiercely as she's fighting her growing feelings for Daniel.

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Critics Consensus

The Sun Is Also a Star has a pair of easy-to-love leads, but tests the audience's affection with a storyline that strains credulity past the breaking point.

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Atavia Reed

Chicago Reader

The pacing can be quick, but overall this film will warm the heart of any hopeless romantic.

Feb 19, 2020

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Yes, it's both too bad and too good to be true, but there could be no better time for such fantasies.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 9, 2019

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

For tween and teen fans of the book and love stories in general, the Nicola Yoon adaptation The Sun is Also a Star will provide a romantic, if sometimes meandering, viewing experience.

Rated: 3/5

May 27, 2019

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

An artfully made film that has a lot more on its mind than your average teen film.

Feb 13, 2024

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

A tomato is also a fruit.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 20, 2022

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Lonita Cook

KCTV5 News at 9

It feels soft and bright like a love story should.

Sep 15, 2021

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sofia f

For starters, As for someone who has never been to New York, the film makes it seem Huge. I come from a small island in Europe and I’ve been to some great cities in Europe such as London, Paris or Amsterdam. But they make New York seem too Big and too scary. I don’t know if it’s The whole 2 day time lapse for the whole tape or the footage of New York itself. Passing on, what makes me rate 4 stars is the South korean karaoke scene, I also loved discovering that koreans found out their Jobs as babies (or so the film makes it seem) as something I have never imagined before as an european. The whole “destiny thing” as the main theme, where everything is working against them… that’s “well put” for a romance but of course realistically speaking, it would be very hard for them to reconnect and randomly meet in the cafe all of those years later. I gave it a “7” on IMDB because it has some interesting quotes and details to it. I also liked the fact that we get to know the characters deeply and their culture and even though they make it about New York, the America films/biased plot of New York that we are used to isn’t there. Overall, it’s a great film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/18/25

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Omphile Z

Loved everything about the book. Why the heck did they cast Yara?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/24

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Eve C

It is a beautiful love story between an Asian and an African American. Showing love beats all and destiny can win. Beautifully acted and a gorgeous film. Everyone should watch it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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A C

One of my favorites!! Excellent actors and sweet creative story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/24

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Kosie L

As an old dude this movie really reminded me of how it felt to be young and in love. Damn I wish I could turn the clock back.....like 45 years back. The main characters were so professional and genuine. For me this movie was worthwhile watching. For a second time I might add!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/15/23

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Florence G

It seems to be a light and touching film(for the love story). Then you watch it, and you get bored... Really not worth watching.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/09/23

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Synopsis

College-bound romantic Daniel Bae and Jamaica-born pragmatist Natasha Kingsley meet -- and fall for each other -- over one magical day amidst the fervor and flurry of New York City. Sparks immediately fly between these two strangers, who might never have met had fate not given them a little push. With just hours left on the clock in what looks to be her last day in the U.S., Natasha is fighting against her family's deportation just as fiercely as she's fighting her growing feelings for Daniel.

Director: Ry Russo-Young
Producer: Leslie Morgenstein, Elysa Koplovitz Dutton
Screenwriter: Tracy Oliver
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Alloy Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive Content|Language)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 17, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 30, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.9M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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